rotate_left

Rotate selected photos 90 degrees left.

SERVERLightroom Classic MCP SOURCE4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/4xiomdev-lightroom-classic-mcp/rotate-left.md

WHAT IT DOES

What rotate_left does on Lightroom Classic MCP

AI agents use rotate_left to create or update resources in Lightroom Classic MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Lightroom Classic MCP environment.

RISK

Why rotate_left is rated Medium

Rotation is a metadata modification that can be undone by rotating back or using undo. It is reversible and non-destructive, placing it in the Write category rather than Execute or Destructive. Severity is medium because an agent rotating large batches of photos without user intent could cause workflows to require correction, but the changes are easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rotate selected photos 90 degrees left', which modifies photo metadata (orientation/transform state) in a reversible manner.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs rotate_left safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Lightroom Classic MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For rotate_left, this is the rule to start with:

rotate_left Rate-limited

rotate_left stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "rotate_left": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rotate_left_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Lightroom Classic MCP, apply this rule, and every rotate_left call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about rotate_left

What does the rotate_left tool do? +

Rotate selected photos 90 degrees left. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lightroom Classic MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on rotate_left? +

Register the Lightroom Classic MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rotate_left: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Lightroom Classic MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rotate_left? +

rotate_left is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit rotate_left? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the rotate_left rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block rotate_left completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for rotate_left. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides rotate_left? +

rotate_left is provided by the Lightroom Classic MCP server (4xiomdev/lightroom-classic-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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